PM 22-06-04-a: Funeral Homes

For receipt of the Department's payment, the funeral home must provide the following services:

prepare and preserve the body;

provide a casket, outside box, or urn if needed;

transport the body by means common to that area;

provide the usual services of the funeral home;

arrange for religious services, if requested;

provide the proper burial clothing, if needed; and

provide grave services if that is the custom.

NOTE: For cremations, the Department does not require a funeral director to provide a casket and preparation and preservation of the body to receive payment for services. A casket and preparation and preservation of the
body are to be provided if required due to the type of service.